Karma KM-5000 recliner Series Owner's Manual page 20

4.2 Transferring In and Out
4.2.1 Transferring In
Engage both hand brakes.
Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side.
Lower the user into the seat, allowing them to use the armrests for support.
Turn the footplates back down, so that the user can place his feet on them.
Ensure that the heels rest against the heel supports to prevent contact with the
castors(casters).
Release both hand brakes.
CAUTION:
Always ensure that the front castors(casters) are in line with the rear wheels
and pointing forwards and that the back of the chair is secure either against a
wall or firmly held by an attendant.
4.2.2 Transferring Out
Make sure that the chair is near your final destination.
Move the wheelchair backwards so that the castors(casters) are pointing
forwards and are in line with the rear wheels.
rear of the chair is against a wall or, if not, it must be firmly held by an attendant.
Engage both hand brakes.
Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side.
Slide forwards on the seat. Place one foot firmly on the ground with the knee at
a right angle and the other foot slightly apart and further back.
Place your hands on the front of the armrests and moving your weight forward,
bring your head and shoulders up over your knees as you push yourself up.
Some people have to side transfer.
Flip back your armrest, and make sure that the chair is near your final
destination.
Prop up your body and move sideward slowly, using transfer board. Be careful
to hit the brake or other components of wheelchair.
CAUTION:
Never stand on the footplates when getting into (or out of) the chair. (See
Figure 4.33)
When getting in and out of the wheelchair please use the hand brakes. The
hand brake is the lever at the side of the wheelchair.
Please ensure that neither the tread on your tyres(tires) nor the brake block has
become too worn.
recommended tyre(tire) pressure for the same reason.
Please ensure that occupant's fingers do not get caught in the brake.
When transferring in and out of the chair, make sure that the brakes are
applied to prevent the chair from sliding away. Also see that the footplates are
flipped up for ease of entering or exiting. (See Figure 4.34)
If pneumatic tires are fitted, please maintain at the
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Ensure that, where possible, the